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	Diameter Diameter

	Length Length

	Color Color

	White
	Black
	Clear
	Fluorescent Orange
	Fluorescent Pink
	Fluorescent Yellow

	Breaking Strength Breaking Strength

	Material Material	Show

Plastic

Nylon Plastic

Polyester Plastic

Polypropylene Plastic

	Material Material	Hide

Polypropylene
Plastic

	Trade Size Trade Size

	Construction Construction

	Twisted
	Braided

	Container Type Container Type

Spool

Tube

Pocket Card

	Maximum Temperature Maximum Temperature

300° to 499° F

	Coating Material Coating Material

Plastic

Wax

	Specifications Met Specifications Met

Fed. Spec. VT-295

Fed. Spec. VT-285

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

RoHS Compliant

	Can Be Spliced Can Be Spliced

Yes

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

	Container Size Container Size

65 Products

Coated High-Strength Thread

The coating keeps the ends from fraying and acts as a lubricant during sewing. Made of nylon, thread offers a good balance between stretch and strength.

Dia.	Thread Trade Size	Breaking Strength, lbs.	Lg., ft.	Material	Coating Material	Color	Max. Temperature, °F	Specifications Met		Each
0.016"	70	10	1,080	Nylon	Nylon	White	350°	Fed. Spec. VT-295	00000000	00000
0.025"	210	30	415	Nylon	Nylon	White	350°	Fed. Spec. VT-295	00000000	00000
0.032"	350	50	245	Nylon	Nylon	White	350°	Fed. Spec. VT-295	00000000	00000

Wear-Resistant High-Strength Twine

Pocket Card

Tube

The braided construction makes this twine more wear resistant and less likely to unravel than twisted twine. It is nylon for a good balance between stretch and strength. It resists UV rays and rot.

Nylon
Dia.	Twine Trade Size	Breaking Strength, lbs.	Application	Choose a Color	Lg., ft.		Each
1/4-lb. Pocket Card
0.058"	18	130	Not for Lifting	White	250	00000000	00000
1/4-lb. Tube
0.046"	12	80	Not for Lifting	White	100	0000000	0000
0.058"	18	130	Not for Lifting	White	250	0000000	0000
0.058"	18	150	Not for Lifting	Fluorescent Orange, Fluorescent Pink, Fluorescent Yellow	250	0000000	0000
1/2-lb. Tube
0.046"	12	80	Not for Lifting	White	250	0000000	0000
0.058"	18	130	Not for Lifting	White	480	0000000	00000
0.058"	18	150	Not for Lifting	Fluorescent Orange, Fluorescent Pink, Fluorescent Yellow	500	0000000	00000
0.065"	21	160	Not for Lifting	White	460	00000000	0000
0.073"	24	210	Not for Lifting	White	360	00000000	0000
0.078"	30	230	Not for Lifting	White	320	00000000	0000
0.085"	36	270	Not for Lifting	White	270	00000000	0000
0.103"	48	390	Not for Lifting	White	180	00000000	0000
0.125"	72	560	Not for Lifting	White	120	00000000	0000
1-lb. Tube
0.058"	18	130	Not for Lifting	White	960	0000000	00000
0.058"	18	150	Not for Lifting	Fluorescent Orange, Fluorescent Pink, Fluorescent Yellow	1,000	0000000	00000
0.065"	21	160	Not for Lifting	White	930	00000000	00000
0.078"	30	230	Not for Lifting	White	640	00000000	00000
0.085"	36	270	Not for Lifting	White	540	00000000	00000
0.103"	48	390	Not for Lifting	White	370	00000000	00000
0.125"	72	560	Not for Lifting	White	250	00000000	00000

Grip-Tight High-Strength Twine

Pocket Card

Tube

The twisted construction lets you tightly grip this twine without it slipping. Twine is nylon for a good balance between stretch and strength. It resists UV rays and rot.

Nylon
Dia.	Twine Trade Size	Breaking Strength, lbs.	Application	Color	Lg., ft.		Each
Pocket Card
0.058"	18	130	Not for Lifting	White	250	0000000	00000
1/2 lbs. Tube
0.046"	12	80	Not for Lifting	White	900	0000000	0000
0.058"	18	130	Not for Lifting	White	550	0000000	0000
0.065"	21	160	Not for Lifting	White	400	0000000	0000
0.073"	24	210	Not for Lifting	White	330	0000000	0000
0.078"	30	230	Not for Lifting	White	310	0000000	0000
0.085"	36	270	Not for Lifting	White	260	0000000	0000
0.103"	48	390	Not for Lifting	White	190	0000000	0000
0.125"	72	560	Not for Lifting	White	130	0000000	0000
1 lbs. Tube
0.046"	12	80	Not for Lifting	White	1,800	0000000	0000
0.058"	18	130	Not for Lifting	White	1,100	0000000	0000
0.065"	21	160	Not for Lifting	White	800	0000000	0000
0.073"	24	210	Not for Lifting	White	660	0000000	0000
0.078"	30	230	Not for Lifting	White	620	0000000	0000
0.085"	36	270	Not for Lifting	White	535	0000000	0000
0.103"	48	390	Not for Lifting	White	380	0000000	0000
0.125"	72	560	Not for Lifting	White	260	0000000	0000

Coated Weather-Resistant Thread

The coating keeps the ends from fraying and acts as a lubricant during sewing. Made of polyester, thread is moisture and and UV resistant.

Dia.	Thread Trade Size	Breaking Strength, lbs.	Lg., ft.	Material	Coating Material	Color	Max. Temperature, °F	Specifications Met		Each
0.023"	135	20	620	Polyester	Plastic	White	400°	Fed. Spec. VT-285	00000000	000000
0.030"	350	50	40	Polyester	Wax	Black	300°	__	0000000	0000
0.030"	350	50	40	Polyester	Wax	White	300°	__	0000000	0000
0.030"	350	50	245	Polyester	Plastic	White	400°	Fed. Spec. VT-285	00000000	00000
0.045"	700	110	360	Polyester	Plastic	White	400°	Fed. Spec. VT-285	00000000	00000

Grip-Tight Weather-Resistant Twine


Pocket Card
Pocket Card	Tube

Resistant to rot, mildew, oil, gas, and acid, this polypropylene twine lasts in the harshest conditions. The twisted construction lets you tightly grip it without it slipping.

Polypropylene
Dia.	Breaking Strength, lbs.	Application	Color	Lg., ft.		Each
Pocket Card
0.050"	130	Not for Lifting	White	150	0000000	00000
10 lbs. Tube
0.050"	130	Not for Lifting	White	8,500	0000000	00000
0.070"	180	Not for Lifting	White	6,500	0000000	00000
0.080"	210	Not for Lifting	White	5,500	0000000	00000
0.100"	260	Not for Lifting	White	4,500	0000000	00000
0.110"	250	Not for Lifting	White	4,200	0000000	00000
0.110"	380	Not for Lifting	White	2,800	0000000	00000
0.110"	400	Not for Lifting	White	2,720	0000000	00000
0.130"	320	Not for Lifting	White	3,500	0000000	00000
0.240"	600	Not for Lifting	White	1,810	0000000	00000

Weather- and Wear-Resistant Twine

Spool

With excellent resistance to UV rays and rot, this twine is a great choice for outdoor use. It has a wear-resistant braided construction that makes it less likely to unravel than twisted twine.

Polyester
Dia.	Breaking Strength, lbs.	Application	Color	Lg., ft.		Each
Spool
0.033"	50	Not for Lifting	White	100	0000000	000000
0.042"	90	Not for Lifting	White	100	0000000	00000
0.060"	180	Not for Lifting	White	100	0000000	00000

Clear Nylon Line

Also known as fishing line, this line is very thin, yet strong and wear resistant.

Spool
Dia.	Breaking Strength, lbs.	Application	Lg., ft.		Each
0.008"	4	Not for Lifting	990	000000	000000
0.012"	8	Not for Lifting	990	000000	00000
0.017"	10	Not for Lifting	900	000000	00000
0.028"	50	Not for Lifting	820	000000	00000
0.032"	60	Not for Lifting	900	00000000	00000
0.037"	80	Not for Lifting	900	00000000	00000
0.043"	100	Not for Lifting	900	00000000	00000